A Matter of Life and Death

1946
1 hr 44 mins
Romance Fantasy Drama
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TMDB
77%
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Popularity
10.3
Companies
The Archers
Director Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Writers Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Overview

A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.

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Top Cast

David Niven Peter Carter
Kim Hunter June
Roger Livesey Doctor Reeves
Marius Goring Conductor 71
Robert Coote Bob Trubshawe
Kathleen Byron An Angel
Richard Attenborough An English Pilot
Bonar Colleano An American Pilot
Joan Maude Chief Recorder
Robert Atkins The Vicar
Edwin Max Dr. Mc.Ewen
Betty Potter Mrs. Tucker
Abraham Sofaer The Judge
Raymond Massey Abraham Farlan
Robert Arden GI Playing Snout (uncredited)

Trailers & Clips

Actor Michael Sheen on why A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH is his favorite film | TCM
A Scene from A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
Official 4K Restoration Trailer
The BFI podcast: A Matter of Life and Death | BFI
Mark Kermode reviews A Matter of Life and Death | BFI Player
Thelma Schoonmaker, A Matter Of Life And Death

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